Pennsylvania law currently puts a $500,000 limit on total damage claims per break, leaving residents, businesses, and PECO scrambling for their shares.
Pennsylvania state environmental officials are revamping their “environmental justice policy.” Sophia Schmidt of WHYY’s PlanPhilly reports the effort could expand the state’s work to protect and engage with communities that face disproportionate environmental hazards.
As the historic neighborhood experiences increased redevelopment around the new Rail Park, community activists are working to ensure older residents and businesses aren't displaced in the process.
The "final design" decision to take Washington Avenue from 5 lanes to 3 was praised by many - then scrapped after concerns from vocal community organizations.